Begin your journey in the healthcare field with our Health Care Assistant program!
This comprehensive training program equips you with the essential skills to provide compassionate care and support to individuals in various healthcare settings.
From understanding health and healing concepts to engaging in practical care experiences, you'll be well-prepared to make a positive impact in the lives of those you assist.
Our curriculum covers important areas such as interpersonal communications, caring for individuals with common and cognitive health challenges, and personal care and assistance. With hands-on labs and practicums, you'll gain valuable real-world experience, ensuring you're job-ready upon graduation.
Start your journey toward a rewarding career as a Health Care Assistant with us today!
Program Highlights
| Duration | 990 hours, 36 weeks, 9 months |
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| Certification | BC Registry #, Diploma |
| Compliance | This program is pending approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills |
| Average Salary | $52,140 |
| BC Job Openings, 2023-2033 | 22,480 |
Admissions Requirements: English as First Language
| Requirement | Details |
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| Age | All Students must be 19 years of age or older at the start of their program. |
| Evidence of English Proficiency | Evidence of one of the following: Proof of completion of Grade 10 English; or College courses determined to be equivalent to completion of Grade 10 English (or higher) by post-secondary institutions. Applicants must produce transcripts as evidence of completion. A minimum of a C grade is acceptable. |
| Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT): | Reading Comprehension 35/50, Spelling 23/32 |
| Language Placement Index (LPI): | The three individual scores (Sentence Structure, English Usage, and Reading Comprehension) must total a minimum of 20, out of a maximum possible score of 40. Essay level of 4, with a minimum essay score of 24/40 |
| Accuplacer: | Grade 10 level or higher Cut Scores*: Reading Comprehension 60, Sentences Skill 55, Writeplacer 4 |
Admissions Requirements: English as Second Language
| Requirement | Details |
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| Age | All students must be 19 years of age or older at the start of their program. |
| TOEFL | Test must be within the last two years, IBT only — Overall score of 76 with no score lower than 20 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 18 in Reading and Writing. |
| IELTS | Academic or General — test must be within the last two years: Overall score of 6 with a minimum of 6 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 5.5 in Reading and Writing. |
| CLB PT | Test must be within the last year: Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 6, and Writing 6 - Note: a CLB Report Card from a LINC Program may also be accepted. |
| CELPIP | Academic or General — Academic: Aggregate score of 4L or better, with 4L or better in Speaking and Listening and 3H or better in Reading and Writing. General: CELPIP 7 or better in Speaking and Listening and CELPIP 6 in Reading and Writing. |
| CAEL | Overall Score of 60, with no section less than 50 Passing. |
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition | $9,605 |
| Administration Fee | $250 |
| Archival Fee | $5 |
| Textbooks | $175 |
| Materials | $25 |
| Testing | $100 |
| Uniform | $140 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $10,300 |
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*Pending Approval from the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) - Coming Soon: 2024